May 25, 2006
CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 M83573CATEGORY:CLASSIFICATIONTARIFF NO.:9505.10.2500
Ms. Lorianne Aldinger
Rite Aid Corporation
P. O. Box 3165
Harrisburg, PA 17105RE: The tariff classification of Christmas decorations from China.
Dear Ms. Aldinger:
In your letter dated May 10, 2006, you requested a classification ruling.
The submitted samples are identified as Iron Figurine, assortment number 945751. This product is an iron Christmas figurine in a chrome-plated finish. It will be available in three assorted styles: Snowman, Santa and Christmas tree. The decorated Christmas tree has a star on the top. The snowman is wearing a Santa hat and holding the word “JOY” that extends across the front from one hand to the other. The three assorted figures are considered to be decorative figures of the Christmas holiday season.
The applicable subheading for the Iron Figures, assortment number 945751, will be 9505.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: Christmas ornaments: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be free.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Alice Wong at 646-733-3026.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,